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The risk and reward of being a school crossing guard

WBUR
Published October 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM CDT

Less than 50% of public schools have crossing guards to help students walk to school safely. The job can be stressful, but as Colorado Public Radio’s Jenny Brundin reports, crossing guards also find it deeply fulfilling.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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